this past weekend, we were invited to our friend's home in Wayne.....a wonderful community of horse loving naturalists........well, at least our friends are.......
the kindest most generous people I think I have ever met......and this is their home........
~however~
something came up and weren't able to go there Saturday, but I have been wanting to post these pictures of their absolutely charming home......it's as though you are transformed into
'the land of charming' I swear.............
what's this? yes........a tour in their golf cart for their property that expands more land than I can remember
...........so beautiful.........
along the way, they own 3 ponds, and it's a wildlife habitat with many blue herons that nest within the lush woodland and fantastic green algae upon the water's top that they eat for nutrition.........stunning.........
a boy's dream........
the city's oldest water tower sits on their property......that pumped water to the original home's 3rd floor (a first in those days and quite a luxury still I believe!)
the inside is SO charming!! she found this chandelier curbside! and is now the most spectacular playhouse a girl or boy could dream.........
yes, these are their swans........I could live here - I'd even take that nest if i could...........
not only do they ride and house beautiful horses, but also these gorgeous hounds........
needless to say...........their energy........love for people.......compassion for animals.......and beautiful surroundings have touched us so tenderly-
but their glory in God shines through their 'land of charming'......
I hope you enjoyed this tour of our dear friends, but more importantly understand this:
they didn't start out with a single dollar to their name.....they worked hard the whole way to where they are now..........all the while, praising God.........
~quite the family~
go and live your life, and don't turn down hard work and sacrifice
I love wayne....
ReplyDeletejust drove thru it today.
xo
Amazing! Isn't it fun to see people living out their dreams?
ReplyDeleteWoah...will they adopt me?? Just a gorgeous property. And the hounds too, I'll take a barn full of those little guys! So pretty... ~mary~
ReplyDeleteIf you're talking about Wayne, IL than you must live somewhere near me because I grew up in the town next to Wayne and am now about 1/2 from there. At any rate, it looks like a truly beautiful home and property...and your friends sound like wonderful people!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great day Anne Marie!
:)T
What a scenic place to be able to call home!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Work is LOVE made visible... Have a lovely day...
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful home, but, more importantly, what wonderful friends. I'm sure that you would still love them if they lived in a tiny home, Anne Marie !.....it's amazing what they have achieved through hard work, XXXX
ReplyDeleteWOW! it is the land of charming. I love everything about it. They are truly blessed! I am glad you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Terrie
Land of Charming! Oh my! How wonderful! And so good to know they love God too - he has blessed them with such beauty probably cause He knows they will take care of it!
ReplyDeleteah, a lovely tale of dreams come true. Looks as though you had a wonderful time here!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful, I love your pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say that I have not dropped by in quite awhile. I hadn't even seen your new header. Which is wonderful by the way! I enjoyed this post. There are many many times when I would just love to move to the country, away from everything and enjoy nature. Thank you for sharing a little bit of it with all of us. Your friends property is indeed "charming."
ReplyDeleteDenise
They have such gorgeous land. Isn't there something almost magical about beautiful land. And it sounds like they are amazing people too.
ReplyDeletegoodness this is a beautiful place and your love of it is present in every word you write! i also love, LOVE the nature sounds to accompany the post. so perfect!
ReplyDeletehave a great day anne marie :)